Philippines - Online Seaman Book

STEP 1: Before applying for a Seaman’s Book online, make sure that you have all the necessary requirements with you. To know which document you will need to submit, please check out this link : Required Documents Obtain Seaman’s Book

STEP 2: Book an appointment online using MARINA’s SID/SRB Online Appointment System, here’s a link to the site: MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY SID/SRB Appointment System

STEP 3: To start the online process click the “SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT” button (Highlighted in GREEN box).

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STEP 4: A pop-up window will appear. It contains the site’s terms and privacy policies. Scroll through the page to read the rest of the document. On the bottom part of the page you will see the “I Agree to the Terms & Privacy Policy of this Website” button (Highlighted in GREEN box), click it to move on to the next step.

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STEP 5: Another pop-up will appear. This time you will be required to enter your email address on the box provided. After typing your email, tick the captcha box and then click the “Submit” button (Highlighted in GREEN box).

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STEP 6: You will be taken to the appointment page. Here you will be asked to set up an appointment with MARINA. Just a few notes before you begin, take a look at the timer located on the upper right side of the page (Encircled in RED). You have 60mins to complete your application. The timer will tell you how much time you have left. Make sure to complete your application before you run out of time to avoid doing the process all over again.

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STEP 7: Now, let’s begin setting up your appointment. First, select the MARINA site where you would like to apply. Use the drop down menu (Encircled in RED) to scroll through different MARINA offices. Click the site of your choice. Second, select a date. Use the calendar (Highlighted in PURPLE box) to pick a date for your visit. Simply click the date of your choice on the calendar.

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STEP 8: Next, you will need to pick a time for your appointment. A pop up will appear showing time slots available for your chosen date. To select a time just click the button opposite the time of your choice (Encircled in GREEN). After selecting a time slot, click the “Next” button (Highlighted in RED box).

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STEP 9: On the next page, select your seafarer category using the drop down menu (Highlighted in RED box).

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STEP 10: Next, select your seafarer type using the drop down menu (Highlighted in ORANGE box).

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STEP 11: Tick the [SRB] Seafarer’s Record Book box (Encircled in GREEN).

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STEP 12: Select “New” (Encircled in RED) from the menu below and then click the “Next” button (Highlighted in ORANGE box).

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STEP 13: Next, fill up the application form. Once you are done click the “Next” button (Highlighted in RED box) to move on to the next stage.

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STEP 14: The next part of the online process is uploading your supporting documents. This is optional. You may skip this step but please make sure to bring the required documents on your appointment date. Indicate your choice by clicking the “Yes” or “No” buttons (Highlighted in ORANGE box) and then click “Next” (Highlighted in RED box). If you have decided to submit your documents online you will be forwarded to the upload page where you will be instructed by the system to upload digital copies of your documents. If you have opted to skip this process you will be taken to the payment page instead.

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STEP 15: This is the payment page. You can see on the menu a variety of ways on how you can pay for your document: Via credit/debit card (Highlighted in RED box), cash (Highlighted in ORANGE box) , Emoney (GCash or CLiqq) (Highlighted in GREEN box), or through the Bancnet online payment system (Highlighted in PURPLE box).

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STEP 16: Whichever payment option you choose, whether it’s via credit/debit card, cash, Emoney (GCash or CLiqq), or through the Bancnet online payment system, the process will be pretty much the same, which is, you will need to generate a reference number first before you can process your payment. For example, you wanted to pay using cash. You can see icons of different establishments where you can go and pay for your document. The page also contains information about how your payment is processed and how much is the convenience fee. After you have read the step by step guide in posting your payment click the “Generate Reference No.” button (Highlighted in RED box).

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STEP 17: Your MARINA appointment status will remain “pending” until you have settled your balance.

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STEP 18: Go to the partner payment center. You can use either the QR code or the reference number when paying for your document. Write or type the code to the payment form and then tell the cashier that you are paying for your MARINA transaction. After payment collect your receipt.

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STEP 19: A confirmation will be sent to your email once you have paid the application fee.

STEP 20: On your appointment date, bring the printed application form with you, together with all the original copies of the documents you have submitted via the online appointment system (documents you have uploaded).

STEP 21: You can collect your Seaman/Seafarer’s book on the same day of your application if you have successfully accomplished all needed qualifications and have paid all the necessary fee.